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  Save Our Children

The Great 28:  Life Rules at Save Our Children

Based on The Essential 55 by Ron Clark and Franklin Elementary School's Teachers' Lessons for Life

  1. Respond to questions from adults by saying, "Yes Ma'am," or "No Sir."
  2. Make eye contact when speaking and listening to people.
  3. Congratulate a classmate when appropriate.
  4. Respect other's thoughts, ideas and opinions by listening and responding graciously if necessary.
  5. Do not brag about self, and do not show anger when you lose or do not get your way.
  6. Do not show disrespect with hand gestures or your body language.
  7. Say, "Thank you," and "You are welcome," when appropriate.
  8. Do random acts of kindness without expectations.
  9. Use complete sentences when responding in conversations.
  10. Do not ask for rewards or extra snacks or prizes.
  11. Do your homework.
  12. Transition into rooms quietly and orderly.
  13. Do not complain, whine or cry. Find solutions.
  14. Follow all expectations in all areas at Save Our Children.
  15. Respect the substitute even if tasks are done differently by the substitute.
  16. Do not save seats for others.
  17. Look away when others are being disciplined or having challenging moments.
  18. Make proper greetings by shaking hands and repeating their name.
  19. Take only your fair share of items.
  20. Pick it up if it should not be there and put things where they belong when you are finished.
  21. Do not interrupt the class by talking out of turn or misbehaving.
  22. Resolve problems peacefully and ask an adult to help when necessary--do not put hands on people.
  23. Do not bully people with words, body or facial expressions.
  24. Say, "Excuse me," and "I am sorry," even if you believe the other person was wrong or it was an accident.
  25. Be happy.
  26. Be honest.
  27. Try.
  28. Do your best!



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